Vintage
fold-out 1941 Esso road map of Pennsylvania, printed more than 80
years ago.
- The map opens to 23" x 33"
and has great
detail on old highway alignments, including the
recently opened Pennsylvania
Turnpike, with
cartography by the General Drafting Company.
- On the reverse side there is
a pictorial map of the state and inset
plans of a dozen cities, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Scranton,
Johnstown, Altoona, Erie, Allentown,
Lancaster,
and Harrisburg.
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The map was published in 1941 by the Standard Oil Company of
Pennsylvania to promote its Esso brand. It is dated on the cover and in
the legend. The code number in the lower margin is 141.
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The front cover
photograph shows the Pennsylvania Monument on the Gettysburg Battlefield.
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Condition: This map is in very good
condition, bright and clean, with no
rips, tears, or writing. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any
questions.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping
on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for
everything
at one time, not individually.
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